INFORM3 RECRUITMENT
Senior Civil Engineer
Job Location: Tyrone
Sector: Civil
Inform3 are seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to lead and manage foundation and ground engineering projects from pre-construction through to completion, applying engineering and pricing expertise to ensure safe, timely, and commercially successful delivery.
The role is designed as a structured progression pathway toward a Contracts Manager position, with increasing responsibility for operational, commercial, and strategic performance.
Senior Engineer Role Overview
- Review geotechnical information, drawings, and technical specifications to develop compliant, buildable, and cost-effective solutions.
- Lead or support tender preparation, including detailed pricing build-ups for labour, plant, materials, and subcontract packages.
- Identify technical and commercial risks at bid stage and implement mitigation strategies.
- Develop value engineering solutions to optimise programme and cost efficiency.
- Support scope clarification and commercial input during contract negotiations.
- Oversee multiple live projects to ensure delivery in line with programme, budget, quality, and safety requirements.
- Manage site engineers, supervisors, and subcontractors to maintain productivity and performance standards.
- Ensure method statements and risk assessments are effectively implemented on site.
- Monitor production outputs, plant utilisation, and project cost performance.
- Resolve technical and operational challenges in a timely and practical manner.
- Administer contracts in accordance with agreed terms and conditions.
- Manage variations, change control processes, and support preparation of valuations and payment applications.
- Monitor financial performance and contribute to forecasting of final accounts.
- Support contractual risk management and dispute avoidance where required.
- Act as a key point of contact for clients, consultants, and supply chain partners.
- Lead progress meetings and provide clear technical and commercial reporting.
- Promote a strong health, safety, and compliance culture across all projects.
- Conduct site reviews and audits to ensure adherence to legislation and industry standards.
- Take increasing accountability for multiple concurrent projects as part of development toward Contracts Manager level.
- Mentor junior team members and contribute to resource planning, workload forecasting, and business growth initiatives.
Senior Engineer Experience Required
- Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree) or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong background in foundation, groundworks, or related civil engineering disciplines.
- Proven experience in estimating and pricing construction packages.
- Sound understanding of construction contracts and commercial management principles.
- Strong financial awareness and cost control capability.
- Effective leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent salary and package available to the right candidate. The client understands the value of quality staff, ensuring that they have put in place professional working practices and in return are looking for candidates that are self-motivated and who can deliver quality work.
For any more information on the role, please don’t hesitate to contact Michelle Keeley on email michelle@inform3.com or phone 028 3089 8345.
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